Senate Resolution No. 928

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

HONORING Leila Noor-Lewis upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Port
Washington Parent Resource Center

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Leila Noor-Lewis has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Leila
Noor-Lewis upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center, to be celebrated at its
Annual Gala on Friday, March 24, 2017; and

WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, the Parent Resource Center (PRC)
has been an integral part of the Port Washington community, bringing
together families with young children to play, learn, grow, and make
life-long friendships; and

WHEREAS, As Director of Development with the Port Washington Parent
Resource Center since June of 2011, Leila Noor-Lewis works on behalf of
the PRC writing grant applications to various foundations for funding to
support its Outreach program; and

WHEREAS, Leila Noor-Lewis graduated from SUNY Albany and New York
University Law School; she currently resides in Port Washington with her
husband and two daughters; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Leila Noor-Lewis has
displayed throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Leila Noor-Lewis, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Leila Noor-Lewis upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Leila Noor-Lewis.